Construction has started on a new Chinese financed R84bn city in Modderfontein, Gauteng, The Star reported on Thursday. Work on the first set of 300 residential units and some of the roads were reportedly already underway. Chinese firm Shanghai Zendai acquired 1 600ha of land
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The South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s Business Confidence Index (BCI) shed 2,5 points in December 2014, declining to 88,3 from 90,8 in November, it said on Thursday. This was the lowest level since July 2014 when it measured 87,9, Sacci said in a statement.
The risk of power cuts was high on Wednesday after two of Eskom’s generators failed, the power utility said. “Two generators failed and this is part of a number of other challenges within the systems which have exacerbated the situation,” spokesman Khulu Phasiwe said
SABC chief operating officer Hlaudi Motsoeneng says getting a “piece of paper” when you complete matric is not enough, The Citizen reported on Wednesday. “You have two kinds of people in this world. You have certificated people and educated people. You
South Africa’s real matric pass rate is less than 45%, AfriForum said on Monday. “If one were to compare the number of leaners who enrolled for grade one in 2003 to the number who passed matric in 2014, the actual pass rate
The national pass rate for the 2014 matric exams dropped to 75,8%, basic education minister Angie Motshekga said on Monday. The past rate in 2013 was 78,2%, Motshekga announced in Johannesburg
The power grid was constrained but stable on Monday after a spike in electricity usage as people returned from holiday, Eskom said. “We are seeing a lot of demand, but we are able to supply. The risk of load shedding is low to medium
Matriculants who receive suitable results in mathematics and science should pursue tertiary studies in these areas, urged deputy science & technology minister Zanele KaMagwaza-Msibi at the weekend. “Our country has serious shortages of qualified personnel in maths and science
The Democratic Alliance on Sunday said it was concerned with a lack of clarity about the current state of South Africa’s power supply system as the new year took off. “The power utility and deputy president Cyril
The risk of power cuts is currently low as many industries are still on holiday, Eskom said on Monday. “The power system is expected to remain constrained but stable this week and for the rest of the festive season. The risk of load shedding is low during this